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Nubble Lighthouse, York, ME

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Nubble Lighthouse

11 Sohier Park Rd · York, ME

Why you should go…

Cape Neddick Light, known to everyone as the Nubble, sits on a small rocky island about 100 yards off Cape Neddick Point in York. The island is closed to the public, so you take in the white tower and keeper's house from Sohier Park on the mainland, facing the Atlantic. The 41-foot brick-lined, cast-iron tower was first lit in 1879 and is one of the last eight lights in Maine that still have a Fresnel lens.

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  • #ocean views
  • #photo spot
  • #coastal maine

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Nubble Lighthouse, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    York's Wild Kingdom

    $25–$50

    Zoo and amusement park near Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Ogunquit Playhouse

    $25–$50

    Storied summer playhouse on the Maine coast staging Broadway-caliber musicals and plays.

    5.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Free

    Marginal Way

    Free

    A paved cliff walk of about 1.25 miles along the Ogunquit shore, running between Perkins Cove and the village.

    5.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Maine Beaches Region Visitor Information Center

    Free

    State-run welcome center at the Maine border promoting the seven beach towns of the southern Maine coast.

    9.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Portsmouth and the Seacoast

    Free

    Official visitor information source for Portsmouth and New Hampshire's Seacoast region.

    11 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Wells

    Free

    Coastal Maine town with seven miles of coastline, sandy beaches and protected estuarine reserves.

    11 mi awayMore like this